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Rubrik vs Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] comparison

 

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Rubrik
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
96
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (3rd), Cloud Backup (3rd), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (4th)
Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

KB
Information Technology Specialist at LIGHTHOUSE DOCUMENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC
Technical support has improved my data management process but I encounter GUI and cost challenges
The solution is available in the Azure Marketplace, but approaching directly is more cost-effective. The Marketplace approach incurs additional platform and reporting costs. We initially built Rubrik at host level and DB level. We encountered latency issues when reverting back, with numerous snapshots available. This resulted in increased costs and occupied spaces. I performed manual deletion of snapshots and verified with the Rubrik team for confirmation. The GUI reporting functionality lacks flexibility. For instance, obtaining specific server reports considering drive space and backup quantities is not possible, as it only provides overall reporting.
JS
IT Solution Architect at Altopro
One of the cheapest products that also provides prompt support
It is fine if users want to use the product for a general purpose. If they want something with more options, they should choose other solutions. Veeam Agent for Linux has only basic features, and the configuration is not as good as other products. Veaam can create backups of the virtual environment, physical environment, and Office 365. You can also create backups to the cloud. There are many options. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Mounting recent backups to create new servers rather than cloning servers in VMware drastically cut down required time."
"The product is easy to install, easy to balance, and easy to work with."
"Intelligent agent technology."
"The most valuable feature from a simplicity point of view is that it is very simple and easy to deploy and scale."
"Takes me 80 percent less time to manage my backup environment."
"It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"In terms of usage, Rubrik has allowed us to retrieve data 80 to 90 percent faster than our previous technology."
"Rubrik support is outstanding."
"Veeam has a "next, next, finish" installer, and the overall deployment is straightforward."
"It's simple to use."
"It is scalable."
"It's stable and reliable."
"The solution is very user-friendly and has an easy to use interface. We can manage it easily. It allows for a simple backup."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its integration with Veeam Backup & Replication console."
"I like the backup features of this solution and the integration is very useful."
"In one balanced solution, one single management pane, I can take care of everything, even my cloud infrastructure."
 

Cons

"I would like to see more openness for partners to access and assist in system management. Currently, access is limited, often handled by Rubrik personnel, likely due to security concerns."
"The main pain points we experienced was the stability of the system. We received a lot of instability when we have upgraded from a certain version to a new version."
"I would like to see Rubrik better integrate with Microsoft Active Directory. Instead of just backing up a full domain controller, I would like the solution to have Active Directory object knowledge so we can restore specific objects in Active Directory versus restoring the whole domain controller."
"It needs more storage array integration options and an easier restore for files that download using a browser."
"There are so many things Rubrik has done right. They need to continue to listen to their customers and what they want/need, not just care about money and the bottom line."
"It is already very well furnished, but live mounts for Nutanix AHV would be amazing."
"I wish there was more training readily available, not just the expensive classes that require purchasing Rubrik credits."
"There could be better reporting and better filtering."
"There are some roadblocks with the licensing. Right now we are dealing with an issue because we cannot merge licenses."
"I would like to be able to install Veeam directly to Linux instead of having to go through a Windows server."
"It has no cloud backup feature. You can't back up anywhere outside of your local network."
"It's scalable, but it's not scalable on every platform."
"They could be more customer-friendly."
"Their technical support could be better. I will often find a solution to a problem before they get back to me."
"At the moment, this solution is not good enough."
"I rate Veeam Agent for Linus six out of 10."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"You pay a premium for Rubrik, but you're getting a premium service that comes with immutable backups, instant recovery, and world-class support."
"Rubrik is expensive, but due to its data management capabilities, customers can save a lot by reducing hardware and storage."
"We are on an annual license to use Rubrik and it is priced well."
"Rubrik is fairly priced."
"The cost was less than our previous provider, and this is a much better product."
"As a technical person, I don't have the details, but from what I have heard, it can be expensive."
"It is a great value, but its cost is still a bit high."
"It’s simple, straightforward, and we were able to see 50% hard savings."
"Price-wise it's good."
"We have purchased a license to use Veeam Agent for Linux and the additional support. The overall cost of Veeam Agent for Linux is expensive."
"Veeam Agent is one of the cheapest products in the market."
"The solution is rather expensive and I think the price is too high."
"Licensing costs are monthly."
"There's the principal license for Veeam Agent for Linux, and then you need to buy additional licenses for your machines."
"It's a subscription based license, which is started on a yearly basis. Currently the licensing is split between three editions: standard, enterprise, and enterprise plus. As long as you check the comparison between the additions and make sure that you have what you need, there are no extra costs with Veeam."
"Licensing costs are $300,000 USD yearly, and we pay for three years at a time."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
7%
Photography Company
27%
Construction Company
17%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise21
Large Enterprise55
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

Which would you choose - Rubrik or Veeam Backup & Replication?
Veeam Backup & Replication provides an easy-to-set-up solution to the issue of data storage and recovery. Setting it up is a relatively simple affair. For the most part it prompts you from scre...
What do you like most about Rubrik?
It's easy to manage and has an innovated solution.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rubrik?
Regarding pricing, Rubrik is a costly solution, and I would rate it an eight.
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Driscoll's, Red Hawk Casino, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, Wabash National, Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Galliker Transport & Logistics
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